Can you use these with Lync/Skype chat platforms? Looking at these for our developers for music, etc. but also want dual functionality for business.
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You could use them for that but the headset isn't that great for music editing IMO, I wouldn't use this headset for that, better off buying good headphones and a mic
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Yes you can use these with any platform, the headset has its own downloadable software which is optional but other than that just has basic sound drivers, I use it with Skype, Vent, and Dolby Axon frequently. I would recommend looking at my review of the product before purchase as there is a build quality with this headset
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I can't really say much for lync as I've never used it, but it does work with Skype.
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It supports Skype & Lync audio/video conferencing. I can't speak to anything beyond that.
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It works for Lync meetings and calls for me. Click on Lync settings (toggle). Click on check audio. That checks both the speaker and the headset. I use it all the time and have been for over a year.
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These work with a computer. I have used them with Skype and Rosetta Stone and they performed well. If you do not have a combined audio input and output jack on your computer, you may need an adaptor.
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Jason I like your approach and believe it will work very well as you describe. I agree the last thing one wants is to mess up the other music or instruments signals. Remember to first do what you can avoid microphone feedback. This unit can mess up you voice signal as well. We like our FBQ1000 and use it on every gig.
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Yes, was optimized for Lync, but I had limited experience using it as the ear pads weren't comfortable for me, so I returned and purchased similar plantronics unit
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This won't work in my experience. It gets recognized but no matter what 3.5" microphone you plug into it, it won't recognize the audio for chat... have anyone really test it? I did and that was my experience
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They are not designed for streaming music. They only are used to answer and talk hands free. If you are looking for one that you can answer calls and stream music I'd look for the headset kind. I have this product and it's only used to have hands free when on the phone. Hope this helps.
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I'm using an mbox interface. Because these are ultimately speakers for mixing and editing music. Look at my review for these.
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Agreed - anything you need to do with computer-based audio conversations can be done with this type of headset. The chat room should provide everything you need to take advantage of the audio - the headset is really a separate issue, and should not be an impediment.
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I am almost certain they could be used because you sync them with the computer you are using them with. Not absolutely sure, as I have not tried.
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It works with Skype and a lot of other softphone software. Bit if you do not use Microsoft Lync, for which the "MS" version is optimized, you would probably be better off getting the other version (which typically costs less, too).
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Hi Rick. Great question! While I am not familiar with MS Lync, I can say for the record that the Logitech drivers had to be installed for even apps such as OoVoo, TinyChat, etc. to recognize the camera (Linux OS). On Microsoft platform (Vista OS) once the Logitech drivers were installed before the video chat software were installed I had no issue with all software recognizing the camera automatically. So, in a nutshell, depends on the OS you're working with. As a safeguard, install the drivers anyway - newer conferencing platforms like MS Lync might not have the C270 in their own database of compatible hardware so check if there's a feature to import the drivers into Lync's software. Shouldn't be as arduous as I've described, but the aforementioned outlines the worst case scenarios IMHO.
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Don't know, but one speaker works really well. I have had meetings with up to six people and there have been no problems using this speaker. This speaker is the best productivity tool my company has bought us in years. Everyone who got one just loves them. We use Microsoft Lync and I have used it with Skype too.
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Bluetooth is a standard. If your computer has Bluetooth, then yes, they will work as headphones. I don't know how they would work with Skype or similar telephone type apps. As music headphones, used with my cell phone, they were really choppy after 10 minutes. I think the battery just isn't capable of playing continuous music for much more than that.
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I don't recommend it as an interface. I use but it's frustrating . Look at m audio stuff
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Worked as plug and play for me. I have Windows 7. Use it for Lync audio. It did also work as a speaker to play back music and all other computer audio.